- 20 Marks
FM – Nov 2020 – L3 – Q5 – Financial Strategy Formulation
Examines financial proposals affecting Yinko plc's capital structure, including debt-financed share buyback, asset expansion, and asset sale with debt reduction.
Question
- Yinko plc operates in the hospitality and leisure industry. The board of directors met recently to discuss several financial proposals:
- Proposal 1: Increase the company’s debt by borrowing an additional N100 million and use the funds raised to buy back its shares.
- Proposal 2: Increase the company’s debt by borrowing an additional N100 million to invest in expanding available rooms in one of its hotels.
- Proposal 3: Sell excess non-current assets in another hotel with a net book value of ₦100 million for N135 million. The funds from the sale will be used to reduce the company’s debt.
Yinko plc Financial Information:
Amount (N Million) Non-current assets 1,410 Current assets 330 Total assets 1,740 Equity and liabilities Share capital (40 kobo per share par value) 240 Retained earnings 615 Total equity 855 Non-current liabilities 700 Current liabilities 185 Total liabilities 885 Total liabilities and capital 1,740 Additional Information:
- Yinko’s forecasted after-tax profit for the coming year, without implementing the proposals, is N130 million.
- Current share price: N3.20 per share.
- Non-current liabilities include a 6% medium-term loan redeemable in seven years. Any increase in borrowing raises the coupon rate by 25 basis points on the total amount borrowed, while a reduction lowers it by 15 basis points.
- Effective tax rate: 20%
- Expected after-tax return on investment: 15% for new or reduced investments.
Required:
a. Estimate the impact of each proposal on the forecast statement of financial position, earnings per share, and financial gearing (Total Debt/Total Assets) of Yinko Plc. Show all calculations. (16 Marks)
b. Discuss your results. (4 Marks)
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- Tags: Asset sale, debt level, EPS, Financial Gearing, Financial restructuring, Non-current Assets, share buyback
- Level: Level 3
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